on this day in 335. Later, the Feast Day came to honour the recovery of the Holy Cross from the Persians in 629.
Emperor Heraclitus who recovered the True Cross was stopped by an unknown force from entering Jerusalem.Upon changing to humble clothing and walking barefoot, the Emperor was permitted to enter the city carrying the Cross on his own shoulders. St. Paul advises us to “glory in the Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Introit)